Houghton Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Houghton Bowls Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Houghton Hall, Houghton Park, Bircham Road, PE31 6UE
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Houghton Bowls Club among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ← Houghton Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Houghton Bowls Club none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Houghton Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Dukes Head Chinese Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Lower Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2020 |
| Harpley Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2026 |
| Harpley Craft And Play Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 March 2022 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2024 |
| Kings Head Country Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
Questions about Houghton Bowls Club
What is Houghton Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Houghton Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 19 November 2018.
Is Houghton Bowls Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Houghton Bowls Club last inspected?
Houghton Bowls Club was last inspected on 19 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Houghton Bowls Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Houghton Bowls Club compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Houghton Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Houghton Bowls Club and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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